Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 181: Increase Funding for Mobile Crisis Units.

SB 181 allocates $2 million annually from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This funding will support adding five new mobile crisis teams focused on serving communities with the highest need for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use crisis services. The bill directs these teams to operate within the state’s existing mental health framework, with implementation beginning July 1, 2025. It directly affects residents in underserved areas by expanding access to immediate crisis response through these specialized mobile units.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from General Fund for mental health crisis teams, increasing public service funding within budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2M annually for new mental health crisis teams, expanding access to services in underserved communities within healthcare framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 142: Funds for Mecklenburg Council of Elders.

SB 142 allocates $75,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to provide a directed grant to Mecklenburg Council of Elders, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The grant supports the organization in hosting seminars and events to raise awareness of citizens' rights and options in Mecklenburg County, regardless of past legal involvement, and assists with its Juvenile Court Intervention program. This funding directly affects Mecklenburg County residents, particularly those with prior interactions with the legal system, by expanding access to civic education and support services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $75,000 from General Fund for nonprofit social services program, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal support for community initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Juvenile Court Intervention and rights awareness programs, aligning with reform goals like reducing recidivism and protecting civil rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 463: Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services.

SB 463 requires North Carolina Medicaid to cover doula services during pregnancy and the postpartum period, directly affecting Medicaid-enrolled pregnant and postpartum individuals and doulas seeking to provide these services under Medicaid. The bill mandates the state health department to develop coverage rules, including reimbursement rates and provider requirements focused on doula training in areas like childbirth education, lactation support, and cultural awareness. It appropriates $1 million annually from the state general fund (matching $1.8 million in federal funds) for Medicaid coverage changes and $550,000 annually for doula workforce support services. The coverage must be implemented upon federal CMS approval, with a report to lawmakers by March 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1 million for Medicaid doula services, directly funding a public health program under Budgeting/APPROPRIATIONS subjects.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for doula services, appropriates funds ($1 million), and expands access to maternal health care, directly advancing healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 571: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment for Police Officers/Funds.

HB 571 appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund to the Department of Public Safety for a grant program treating police officers diagnosed with PTSD. It directly affects North Carolina police officers who have received a clinical PTSD diagnosis. The key provision establishes a state-funded grant program to cover treatment costs, with funds allocated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025, and focuses solely on providing financial support for treatment, not on expanding eligibility or altering diagnosis standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500,000 from General Fund for police PTSD treatment program, directly increasing state budget allocation for mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds PTSD treatment for police officers, directly supporting law enforcement personnel welfare and operational effectiveness within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $500k for state-funded PTSD treatment grants for police officers, directly funding mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds PTSD treatment for police officers, directly improving workplace safety and mental health support for law enforcement workers, aligning with labor/employment protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Policing

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 282: Clubhouse Expansion.

SB 282 aims to expand access to clubhouse model psychosocial rehabilitation programs for adults with severe mental illness in North Carolina who are Medicaid beneficiaries. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a statewide reimbursement plan by December 2025, including incentives for clubhouse accreditation, consistent payment rates across managed care organizations, and staff training. The bill also appropriates $2.5 million annually (2025-2027) from the General Fund to the North Carolina Clubhouse Coalition to support member clubhouses for program expansion, accreditation, or staff training. This directly affects Medicaid-funded clubhouses, managed care organizations, and the coalition itself. The plan must be reported to the legislature by December 2025, with implementation effective July 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.5M annually (2025-2027) for mental health programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services under APPROPRIATIONS/BUDGETING subjects.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands mental health rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improving offender rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health access via Medicaid-funded clubhouse programs with $2.5M annual appropriation. Directly advances healthcare services for severe mental illness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid Mental Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 241: Funds for Smith Reynolds Airport MRO Hangar.

SB 241 appropriates $3.5 million from the General Fund to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the renovation of the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Smith Reynolds Airport in Forsyth County. The funds will cover structural repairs, modernization, HVAC upgrades, and infrastructure improvements to the hangar facility. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to submit quarterly reports on fund usage to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and Fiscal Research Division. This funding directly supports airport operations and maintenance for Forsyth County.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.5M from General Fund for airport infrastructure, directly allocating state budget funds for public transportation project under APPROPRIATIONS and BUDGETING subjects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $3.5M for airport hangar renovation, a transportation infrastructure project, directly funding transportation improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Airports

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 528: Coastal Carolina Community College/Funds.

HB 528 allocates $20 million from the state General Fund to Coastal Carolina Community College for renovating its Trades Building. The one-time funding, effective July 1, 2025, is specifically designated to upgrade facilities used for vocational training programs. This bill directly affects the college’s infrastructure and the students who use the Trades Building for hands-on learning. The provision creates a concrete policy change by directing state funds for a specific capital improvement project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M from General Fund for community college infrastructure, directly funding public education through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $20M for community college facility upgrades, directly funding higher education infrastructure to support vocational training programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Career & Technical Education Higher Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 157: Funds For Johnson C. Smith Tech Project.

SB 157 allocates $100,000 from North Carolina's General Fund to Johnson C. Smith University for its Inclusive Tech-Innovation Pilot Project. The funds will support creating a community hub that uses broadband technology to foster economic growth and collaboration in the local area. The bill directs a nonrecurring grant specifically for this pilot program, which aims to connect the university with surrounding neighborhoods. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and does not change existing laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from state General Fund to fund university tech pilot, directly supporting budget appropriations for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100,000 from General Fund to Johnson C. Smith University for higher education tech pilot program, directly funding higher education infrastructure per bill subjects.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $100k for broadband tech hub pilot to foster economic growth and community collaboration via university partnership, directly funding emerging technology initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Broadband Access

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 567: Medicaid SUD Services Rate Adjustment Act.

SB 567 adjusts Medicaid reimbursement rates for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in North Carolina. It increases daily rates for outpatient programs (e.g., $255.28 for level 2.1 care) and establishes new coverage for residential treatment levels (e.g., $350/day for level 3.1), with higher rates for medically monitored services like detox ($756.65/day). The bill appropriates $15 million annually from the state General Fund to cover these rate changes, matching $27.4 million in federal funds for the 2025-2027 biennium. These changes directly affect Medicaid-certified SUD treatment providers by increasing their reimbursement rates for specific service levels, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15M state General Fund to increase Medicaid SUD reimbursement rates, directly funding essential public health services per budget appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds SUD treatment, supporting rehabilitation programs linked to criminal justice reform80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for SUD treatment, adds new coverage levels, and appropriates $15M state funding to expand access to substance use disorder healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 76: Funds for the Franklinton Center.

SB 76 appropriates $300,000 from North Carolina's General Fund to the Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc., for its operating expenses and capital improvements during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated as a nonrecurring grant to support the organization's operations and physical improvements. This bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects the Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc., by providing financial support for its ongoing activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $300k from General Fund to fund nonprofit operations and capital improvements, directly advancing state budget allocation for a specific program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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